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The Rose association sites listed all have
growing tips for roses within the society's climate zone either online
or available contact information. You may also learn a little
about rose history and anthropology.

Alaska Rose Society Home Page __ "If you are interested in growing
roses in Alaska, this is the site for you." You will find activities and
events, best roses for Alaska, workshops and garden visits. -
illustrated - From Alaska Rose Society -
http://www.alaskarosesociety.org/

All-America Rose Selection __ Learn about the winners for 2004 and about the
organization. - illustrated - From AARS -
http://www.rose.org/

American Rose Society __ You will find many articles about roses and growing
them and also learn the benefits of society membership. "The society and its
members strive to provide educational services to encourage the greater use of
our national flower in private and public gardens throughout our country." -
illustrated - From American Rose Society -
http://www.ars.org/

Canadian Rose Society __ Learn about the raising and care of roses in
Canada.
You will find recommended roses, care information, events and a whole lot more.
- illustrated - From Canadian Rose Society -
http://www.canadianrosesociety.org/

Connecticut Rose Society Web Page __ "The
Connecticut Rose Society was
founded in 1980 as a non-profit, educational organization for the purpose of
teaching people to grow better roses. Through our educational programs and
annual Rose Show, we promote the appreciation and growing of roses." -
illustrated - From Connecticut Rose Society -
http://www.ctrose.org/

The Dallas Area Historical Rose Society __ "Dedicated to appreciation,
cultivation, preservation of the fragrance, beauty, strength of old fashioned
roses in the home landscape. Educate the public to instill and preserve an
appreciation of these roses." - illustrated - From Dallas Area Historical Rose
Society - http://antiqueroses.org/

The DelChester Rose Society __ "The Del-Chester Rose Society is a group of
rose lovers who live in the greater Philadelphia (PA, USA) area. We are
affiliated with the American Rose Society and part of the ARS Penn-Jersey
District. We are dedicated to enjoying the rose, and educating the general
public about the joys of growing roses." - illustrated - From DelChester Rose
Society - http://mhuss.com/dcrs/

Dixie Rose Club
__ "The Dixie Rose Club was organized in 1964 by fifteen Rosarians who wanted to promote the growing and nurturing of roses...Today the
Dixie Rose Club remains dedicated to growing in knowledge of the rose and
extending that knowledge to others." - illustrated - From Dixie Rose Club -
http://www.dixieroseclub.org/

Duneland Rose Society of NW Indiana __ "Drs is an Ars affiliated rose
society. It's membership is composed of amateur rose growers from Lake and
Porter Counties in Indiana. Although we do have an annual rose show, our
emphasis is on garden roses and rose gardening not on exhibiting." - illustrated
- From Duneland Rose Society of NW Indiana -
http://www.duneland-rose-society.com/

East Bay Rose Society __ "The East Bay Rose Society is a non-profit hobby
organization interested in promoting the enjoyment of roses. Through the
exchange of ideas, cultural practices, and with goodwill and fellowship, the
society strives to upgrade the standard and excellence of the rose in Alameda
County, CA and the surrounding area." - illustrated - From East Bay Rose Society
- http://www.eastbayroses.org/

Growing Roses __ "As early as 600 B.C., the Greek poetess Sappho named the
rose the "Queen of Flowers," a title it still bears. It has had an important
part in human culture all down through the ages, playing a role in religion,
art, literature, and heraldry." You will find a little rose history and
anthropology here, but mostly you will simply learn about roses and how to grow
them. - illustrated - From Texas Horticulture Program -
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/plantanswers/publications/roses/rose.html

Growing Roses in South Puget Sound __ "The two hardest things to handle with
roses are failure and success." Well, after that, what can I say except that you
will find what you need to be a happy rose gardener in South Puget Sound - From
Olympia Rose Society -
http://www.olyrose.org/growing.htm

Marin Rose Society __ "Our goals are to promote the culture, interest, and
appreciation of roses of all kinds; and to educate gardeners of Marin County on
rose nomenclature, rose types (classifications) and their uses, propagation,
maintenance, and exhibiting techniques." - illustrated - From Marin Rose Society
- http://www.marinrose.org/

The Memphis Rose Society's Home Page
__ "We are a group of rose enthusiasts
in and around the Memphis area who get together to share in the joy of growing
roses and to promote this joy in others. To do this we have a monthly
newsletter, hold monthly meetings, seminars, garden tours, and have several
members in the ARS Consulting Rosarian program. We are available to help you
learn more about growing roses." - illustrated - From Memphis Rose Society -
http://www.rosesocieties.com/memphisrosesociety/

Mesa-East Valley Rose Society __ "Affiliate of the American Rose Society,
educating the public in the selection, care & exhibition of modern and old
garden roses in the Desert Southwest." - illustrated - From Mesa-East Valley
Rose Society -
http://www.roses4az-mevrs.org/

Nashville Rose Society __ "The
Nashville Rose Society is an educational
organization affiliated with the American Rose Society and dedicated to promote
interest in all aspects of rose horticulture." - illustrated - From Nashville
Rose Society -
http://www.nashvillerosesociety.com/

National Rose Society of Australia __ "The National Rose Society of
Australia
was formed on 4th November 1972, when a meeting of representitives from each of
the State Societies adopted a constitution. As a result, the newly formed
national body qualified for membership to the World Federation of Rose
Societies." This is a fairly new website so you may want to watch it grow. -
illustrated - From National Rose Society of Australia -
http://www.rose.org.au/

National Rose Society of NZ Home Page __ "Lots and Lots of new articles and
information, including the latest Show Programmes, Show Results, and our new
District Society pages" - illustrated - From National Rose Society of New
Zealand - http://www.nzroses.org.nz/

New England Rose Society __ "The New England Rose Society offers educational
programs at monthly meetings. Members receive a monthly bulletin, enjoy garden
tours, an annual rose show and fellowship with others who grow roses. Visitors,
new members are welcome. Affiliate of the American Rose Society." - illustrated
- From New England Rose Society -
http://www.rosepetals.org/

Orange County Rose Society __ In Orange County, California "The OCRS is a
society of people who grow and enjoy roses and is dedicated to fostering the
enjoyment, enhancement and education of the rose. OCRS is affiliated with the
American Rose Society." - illustrated - From Orange County Rose Society -
http://www.websightstech.com/ocrs/

Rose Hybridizers Association
__ "Rha has more than 200 members world-wide who
have introduced more than 500 roses. Rha makes hybridizing information available
through a website, quarterly newsletter, a 34 page 'Handbook for Beginners' and
an 82 page follow up publication,'The Next Step'." - illustrated - From RHA -
http://www.rosehybridizers.org/

San Diego Rose Society __ "Our mission is to spread the knowledge and love of
roses in San Diego County. We do this with our publication 'Rose Ramblings,'
member meetings, annual rose show, support of the Inez Grant Parker Memorial
Rose Garden in Balboa Park, and our Web site." - illustrated - From San Diego
Rose Society -
http://www.sdrosesociety.org/

San Joaquin Valley Rose Society
__ "This website is dedicated to growing
roses in Central California. Educational and cultural information on all types
of roses, programs and events for the rose society, rose pictures and a listing
of the best roses to grow is available on this website." - illustrated - From
San Joaquin Valley Rose Society -
http://www.rainforest2548.org/

Welcome to Huronia Rose Society __ "The only Rose Society located north of
Toronto. Public meetings of informative speakers on all aspects of growing
roses, for sharing problems and successes as well as socializing with rosarians
from the Huronia area." - illustrated - From Huronia Rose Society -
http://www.huroniarose.usethis.com/